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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 654.63, 981.81 and 243.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 654.63, 981.81 and 243.66 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    654.63 : 981.81 = 243.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    654.63/981.81 = 243.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    654.63x = 981.81 × 243.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    654.63x = 239,227.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,227.82/654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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